Root Canal

An endodontic procedure can save your tooth.

What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment involves removing the soft inner tissue of a tooth. This is sometimes necessary in teeth that are causing the patient discomfort as well as teeth that are totally asymptomatic.

There are multiple reasons that your dentist may recommend root canal treatment. The ultimate goal is to save a tooth that is otherwise unable to be saved.

Why root canal treatment?

A healthy, restored tooth is always better than an artificial one. With better technology and anesthetics, root canal procedures are now completed in one or two visits. You should be very comfortable. In fact, many of our patients take a nap during the procedure!

Root Canals

While it is possible to have complications, root canal therapy is successful approximately 95% of the time and the restored tooth can last a lifetime with proper dental care.

The steps of a root canal procedure are:

  • Local anesthetic is administered. Nitrous Oxide sedation can be used to alleviate anxiety .
  • Tooth is isolated from saliva with a rubber dam
  • A small opening is made in the top of the tooth
  • Pulp is removed from pulp chamber and root canal(s)
  • Root canal(s) is cleaned, enlarged, and shaped so that it can be properly filled
  • Canals are then sealed and the tooth is ready for final restoration
  • A crown is usually placed over the tooth to prevent it from fracturing

Benefits of root canal treatment:

  • Save the tooth
  • Add immense relief
  • End infection/discomfort
  • Regenerate bone tissue

Schedule a consultation for an endodontic procedure with us by calling (920) 233-6001 or contact us.